A big win against CD Ibiza-Islas Pitiusas (4-0) to start 2026 for Barça Atlètic. Despite the result, the game wasn't easy for Belletti's side, who ultimately went on to win comfortably, with goals from Juan, Cuenca, Toni Fernández and Shane Kluivert.

Control but no penetration

The blaugranes took control of possession from the off, but found creating chances tough all the same. The clearest came in the first few minutes, as Shane Kluivert hit the post when one on one with Edu Frías after a great pass by Dro.

Ibiza grew into the game more from then on and Kochen saved several opportunities. The match became messy and Barça had to try something different. Brian Fariñas tried a long shot after 14 minutes and then individual skill by Dani Rodríguez led to a cross shot that went wide.

Juan and Cuenca score

A goal didn't seem to be coming, but an inspired Dani Rodríguez outside of boot pass saw Juan Hernández go through to make it 1-0 after 43 minutes. Still more to come before half-time, as a Brian Fariñas córner was powered in by Cuenca to extend the lead (2-0).

More goals and… Kochen!

The blaugranes passed the ball more quickly in the second half, taking control of the game and creating chances, one of which saw Toni Fernández receive a slide rule pass before cutting back and scoring inside the far post to make it 3-0 (min 57) with Flick watching on.

Not long after, Jofre Torrents sped down the left flank and put it on a plate for Shane Kluivert to prod in for 4-0. There was even still time to round off the performance even more, as Kochen saved a penalty to conserve the clean sheet and confirm the three points.

Next up, a match against Valencia B U21 on 7 January (kick-off 6.00pm CET).

MATCH STATS

Barça Atlètic 4
CD Ibiza-Islas Pitiusas 0

Barça Atlètic: Kochen, Anaya (Guillem Víctor 70’), Mbacke, Cortés, Jofre, Brian Fariñas, Toni F. (Guille F. 64’), Juan (Aziz 45’), Dani Rodríguez, Shane Kluivert (Fofana 78’), Dro (Tommy 45’)

CD Ibiza-Islas Pitiusas: Edu Frías, Raúl Castro, Adrián López, Riquelme (Sergio Rico 61’), Marquitos, Carlos Gilbert (Alex Sánchez 72’), Joan Prado, Diego Jiménez, Montalbán, Teo James (Pepe Bernal 61’), Lorenzo

Goals: 1-0, Juan (min 43); 2-0, Cuenca (min 46); 3-0, Toni Fernández (min 57); 4-0, Shane Kluivert (min 65)

Referee: Ignacio Bordons.

 

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